Oracle Delivers Some Holiday Cheer

Much to the dismay of its competitors, it's becoming more and more apparent that Oracle's relentless aggression is paying off.

On Wednesday, the software giant shattered analysts' estimates in its second-quarter, posting a profit of $1.3 billion, or 25 cents a share, on sales of $5.3 billion. Excluding one-time items, it pocketed 31 cents a share.